Helipterum roseum (Acroclinium) – Brilliant: colorful and long-lasting straw flower for fresh and dried arrangements

Helipterum roseum Brilliant, also known as Acroclinium or strawflower, is a stunning and versatile flower that looks great in both fresh bouquets and dried arrangements. The Brilliant variety stands out for its bright, intense colors and papery flower texture, making it popular with florists, hobby gardeners, and cut flower growers who want long-lasting flowers with a striking appearance.

Brilliant's flowers retain their color and shape exceptionally well, even after drying, making this strawflower perfect for dried bouquets, wreaths, and creative decorations. The sturdy stems and compact flower heads also make the plant suitable for cut flowers and cut bouquets.

Bright, showy flowers

Brilliant flowers radiate brightness and vibrancy. Thanks to the papery texture of the petals, they retain their shape and color, both fresh and dried. The vibrant hues are ideal for creating striking bouquets, combinations with other cut flowers, or adding pops of color to dried flower arrangements.

Brilliant can be combined with other Helipterum or Helichrysum varieties, as well as with cut flowers in pastel or bright colors. This creates a dynamic and harmonious effect in any floral arrangement.

Ideal for fresh and dried applications

Fresh cut flowers

• Strong stems and compact flowers for a long vase life.

• Bright colours provide a striking and cheerful accent in bouquets.

• Perfect for field bouquets, cut flower gardens and creative floral designs.

Dried flowers

• Acroclinium retains its shape and colour exceptionally well after drying.

• Brilliant is ideal for dried bouquets, wreaths, wall decorations and floral art projects.

• For optimal results, the flowers are harvested when they are approximately two-thirds open, so that the shape and colour are retained as much as possible.

Cultivation characteristics and ease of cultivation

Helipterum roseum Brilliant blooms profusely and is easy to grow, making it suitable for both hobbyists and professional growers. The plant thrives in a sunny, well-drained location and requires moderate water. Thanks to its sturdy stems and compact flower heads, Brilliant is ideal for cut and dried flower production.

Important cultivation characteristics

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Location: full sun

• Soil: well-drained, slightly nutritious

• Water requirement: moderate, tolerates drought

• Flowering period: June to September

• Uses: cut flowers, dried flowers, picking garden, borders

Topping young shoots and regularly harvesting flowers will encourage flowering and create a profusely flowering plant with multiple flower stems per season.

Versatile applications in garden, picking garden and landscape

Brilliant is not only ideal for bouquets and dried flowers, but also makes a beautiful addition to gardens and borders. The bright flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies and create a vibrant, colorful accent.

Ideal applications:

• Pick-a-Pick Gardens

• Summer borders and prairie planting

• Dried flower fields

• Educational and demonstration gardens

• Floral art and creative projects

The compact, profusely flowering plants provide a uniform and attractive field of colour that immediately catches the eye.

Why choose Helipterum roseum Brilliant?

• Bright, striking colours for colourful bouquets and arrangements

• Paper petals that retain their shape and color after drying

• Sturdy stems and compact flower heads

• Richly flowering and easy to grow

• Ideal for fresh bouquets, dried flowers and picking gardens

• Attracts pollinators and supports biodiversity

• Versatile in use in gardens, picking gardens and creative flower projects